Assembler II - Team Lead

Viant • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Production Supervisor, the Assembler II - Team Lead is responsible for ensuring production teams assemble and/or package products according to customer specifications and established policies, procedures, practices, and standards. This role provides work direction, monitors associate performance, and offers input for associate evaluations. The Team Lead will lead daily Tier 1 meetings, communicate issues to associates, and escalate issues to supervisors. They will also perform detailed assembly and/or packaging operations as needed, per approved documentation and training, ensuring paperwork complies with documentation requirements. The goal is to maintain high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of quality system requirements.
• Completed training for assigned work area.
• Minimum of 3 months experience required.
• Possesses communication skills sufficient to read and write clearly and distinctly in English.
• Demonstrates understanding of the product and process flow for assigned work area.
• Maintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes, methods, and work assignments.
• Detail- and quality-oriented.
• Once trained, able to work with little supervision.
• Performs basic arithmetic calculations.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Projects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace; demonstrates Viant Values.
• Qualified to operate equipment in assigned work area as necessary.
• Communicates problems to effect corrective action.
• Working knowledge of various production machines / equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated environment highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring production teams assemble and/or package products according to customer specifications and established policies, procedures, practices, and standards.
• Providing work direction and monitoring associate performance.
• Providing input for associate evaluations.
• Leading daily Tier 1 meetings.
• Communicating issues to associates and escalating issues to supervisors.
• Performing detailed assembly and/or packaging operations as needed, per approved documentation and training.
• Ensuring paperwork complies with documentation requirements.
• Maintaining high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods manufacturing.
• Modeling and enforcing established safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Documenting any safety/injury incidents and communicating to the Facilities / Equipment and Safety Supervisor.
• Helping cultivate safety mindsets within production teams, consistently bringing safety observations and recommendations for improvements.
• Performing equipment setups and minor equipment troubleshooting, escalating issues as needed.
• Maintaining 6S on assigned line and notifying supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Following all standard work, quality system procedures, and ISO regulatory requirements.
• Directing and verifying that team members are following standard work, Quality System procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring production methods to verify accuracy and quality according to established policies and practices.
• Applying acquired knowledge of company’s quality system to complete and review required documentation.
• Inspecting product and paperwork for compliance to production and quality standards.
• Investigating and initiating documentation for quality concerns.
• Performing daily cleaning of workstation and work areas per quality systems requirements.
• Reading, understanding, leading, and directing associates to complete disposition activities of discrepant product.
• Referencing documentation to resolve questions regarding quality.
• Maintaining high standards in quality, throughput, and attendance.
• Achieving acceptable level of proficiency on trained operations.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and making recommendations to supervisors.
• Leading, supporting, and coordinating with other Team Leads to ensure production areas meet goals.
• Communicating important information to the next shift.
• Communicating production concerns and feedback on team performance to the Production Supervisor.
• Assisting in training assigned team members in methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Helping drive, initiate, and implement lean principles in production areas.
• Demonstrating Viant Values.
• Setting a good example and leading team members in a positive manner.
• Listening to and encouraging others' opinions and input.
• Validating other people's contributions and feedback.
• Monitoring associate behavior and collaborating with supervisors to resolve performance issues.
• Communicating issues, changes, and updates to team members and ensuring understanding.
• Supporting New Hires onboarding process.
• Attending and/or presenting data at company meetings.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED